Description
The Gynaecology team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join the Gynaecology Assessment Unit/Early Pregnancy Unit and Gynaecology Outpatients team.
The successful candidate will work independently as a member of the nursing team in the Gynaecology departments following agreed plans of care pathways. They will provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment across both Gynaecology Outpatients and EPU/GAU.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing patients and equipment for procedures
- Assisting clinicians and acting as a chaperone during intimate examinations
- Undertaking observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs, and other delegated clinical tasks
- Providing compassionate support to patients experiencing early pregnancy complications and other sensitive gynaecological conditions
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Safely handling specimens and keeping clinical areas clean, organised, and appropriately stocked
The post holder will require supervision and guidance from a Registered Nurse.
The salary for this role is £27,106 to £28,850 per annum, pro rata (incl HCAS).
This is a permanent, part-time position.
The ideal candidate will have:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience)
- Care Certificate
- Functional skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy) and/or GCASE Grade A-C/4-9
- Evidence of safeguarding training
- Evidence of CPD
- Physical skills obtained through practice
- Basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
- Customer Care skills
- Ability to prioritise and plan own work
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of principles of confidentiality
- IT literate
- Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
Desirable qualifications include competence in venepuncture and cannulation.
The Trust is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer and welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.